Texas grants for Nonprofits

The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) is offering grants to recruit first-time tenure-track faculty members to Texas institutions. This initiative aims to bolster cancer research by supporting promising investigators pursuing their first faculty appointment. The grant offers up to $2,000,000 over 5 years, focusing on academic excellence, innovation, and potential for significant cancer research impact. The program stresses strong institutional support for candidates' career development, exceeding 50% of the CPRIT award.

The North Killeen Downtown Start-up Program, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act through the City of Killeen, Texas, offers support to entrepreneurs looking to establish or grow businesses in the North Killeen and Historic Downtown Area. The program aims to enhance community resilience and increase economic prospects in areas that have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The American Rescue Plan Act acknowledges the pre-existing economic disparities experienced by certain communities and families that were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds are encouraged to be used to reduce these disparities and create stronger neighborhoods in certain Qualified Census Tracts. North Killeen and the Historic Downtown are located within Qualified Census Tracts.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations focused on reproductive health, civic engagement, human services in the Dallas area, and medical research, with a strong emphasis on promoting racial equity.

This funding opportunity supports water conservation projects in Harris and Galveston Counties, prioritizing initiatives that promote best practices in residential, commercial, and irrigation water use, and is available to local water utilities, non-profits, public entities, and research universities.

The City of Killeen Small Business Relief Program, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act, provides financial assistance to small businesses in Killeen that experienced financial hardships due to the coronavirus pandemic. The program aims to stabilize these businesses and mitigate additional adverse economic impacts. Small businesses can request up to $10,000. Applications opened on February 1, 2022, and will remain open until funds are fully allocated. Eligible businesses must be operational prior to March 2020, operate from a retail storefront within Killeen, have 50 or fewer employees, and have experienced a loss of income due to COVID-19.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and local government entities in Texas to host public humanities programs such as lectures, discussions, and exhibitions.

Name of Funding Organization: Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Program Name: Texas Foundations Fund: Disaster Recovery Program Intent: The Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation aims to support low-income Texans in their path to housing stability, especially during unexpected disasters. The organization will be offering grants to eligible organizations that provide housing assistance activities in response to disasters. Contact Information: For program guidelines and additional information, visit the website of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation at https://www.tsahc.org/nonprofits-local-governments/disaster-recovery-grants. Award Details: Grant awards will be provided for the critical repair of single-family homes located in any one or more counties affected by weather-related natural disasters. The disaster must be declared on or after June 1, 2023, by a Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster declaration, a Texas Disaster Declaration, and/or a local city or county disaster declaration. Unfortunately, specific award details are not available in the provided information. Eligibility: Eligible organizations must provide housing assistance activities in response to disasters. Further eligibility criteria and guidelines can be found on the website mentioned above. Additional Information: Unfortunately, no additional information is provided in the given text. For more details about the program and its requirements, it is recommended to visit the website provided.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in McKinney, Texas, for programs that address community needs such as housing, health services, and basic necessities for local residents.

Program: Arts Support Grants, Arts Project Grants, Artist Microgrant Program Funder: City of Lewisville Award Details: The City of Lewisville offers three grant opportunities for organizations and individual artists in the arts sector. The Arts Support Grants are awarded annually to local nonprofit arts organizations using Hotel Occupancy Tax money. The Arts Project Grants provide one-time or first-time funding for programs produced by nonprofits that were not considered during the Arts Support Grants review process. The Artist Microgrant program is open to individual artists and provides funding of $1000 for specific projects or programs that benefit the residents of the City of Lewisville and help drive tourism. Eligibility: Nonprofit arts organizations can apply for Arts Support Grants, while nonprofits and individual artists can apply for Arts Project Grants and Artist Microgrants. There may be additional eligibility criteria specified by the funder. Application Process: Applications for all three grant programs are reviewed by the Arts Advisory Board and recommended to the City Council for approval. The application schedule varies depending on the grant program. Contact Information: For more information on the Arts Project Grant Program, interested parties can contact Denise Helbing, the Arts Manager at 972.219.8478 or [email protected].

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations focused on youth and education, especially early childhood literacy, with a preference for those based in Dallas County, Texas.

This grant provides funding to qualified non-profit organizations, with a focus on those located in the Houston area or throughout Texas, to support various community initiatives.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in seven Texas counties for projects focused on health care, education, and community services.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Dallas area for projects that address community needs in education, healthcare, social welfare, civic improvement, and the arts, encouraging collaboration among agencies.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in North Texas that offer Christian-based programs aimed at developing youth's character, promoting healthy lifestyles, and fostering moral and ethical growth.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in North Texas that improve access to mental health services for children and youth, focusing on trauma-informed care and early diagnosis through primary care screenings.

This grant provides financial support to Christian organizations that deliver rehabilitative services and basic needs assistance to youth with disabilities and families in Africa, Central America, and India.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Dallas/Fort Worth area that strengthen families and communities through programs focused on child development, food security, and healthcare access.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in North Texas that support children and youth with disabilities and chronic health conditions through adaptive experiences, therapeutic services, and independent living programs.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in North Texas for projects that enhance community well-being in areas such as animal welfare, child welfare, mental health, and disability services.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that help children in foster care, especially those who have experienced abuse or neglect, by enhancing community care and therapeutic services in Texas.